Your Mightiness

When he woke up the next morning, August felt bad all over.

because……

...his eyes are swollen.

Obviously, August cried last night.It's really embarrassing to think about it, August is curled up in the quilt, covering his head, and doesn't really want to face this vexatious world.He was obviously so careful yesterday, and he only cried while Raphael was away, but he was completely betrayed by himself in the end.Don't live!

It was also because of the embarrassment of the eyes that August failed to pay attention to other changes on his face in time.Well, in fact, even if he observed it, August would probably only think that it was caused by his emotional ups and downs yesterday.

Rafael's mood when he knew about this matter could not be described as "complex emotions", because in fact, he was ready to be discovered last night.When people are inevitably impulsive, Raphael is no exception. The moment he kissed August, Raphael even had a self-destructive mentality.If you are discovered, you will be discovered. He doesn't regret it at all, and even begins to vaguely look forward to August's reaction after he finds out. Will he confront him directly, or...?

Who ever thought that God was a stepmother, and he didn't even give Raphael a chance to reveal it.

As for confession, it's like fighting a war, one go at a time, then decline, and three times exhaust.Raphael told himself in his heart, Fourteen is still too young, let's wait another two years.

The deer hunting continued in the next few days, and Richard II was still a little unwilling to give up. This was his last stubbornness.The hunt had been arranged for several days, but was unilaterally extended by the king for quite a while.Not only did the crowd have no opinion, but they were enthusiastic. The gentlemen no longer shouted that the place where they lived was hard, and the ladies no longer worried that they didn't have enough clothes. All of them focused on the mysterious white deer.

Other small nobles and civilians who could not get into this hunting area were also stationed in the nearest place that could be allowed to approach as much as possible, just to see the legendary white deer that belonged to Caesar.

The crown prince finally understood what the scene that happened during the day meant after a night of explanations by his mother’s confidants. He can be said to have the least impact but benefited the most. Not only does he not have to worry about the king’s suspicion, but he can also use this to strengthen the crown prince This made him start to worry about his image in August's heart. After all, according to the general inference, whoever made the most profits was the most like the mastermind behind the scenes.

So, the crown prince knocked on August's door early in the morning, bringing countless gifts, and even a litter of fluffy rabbit cubs. After being received by August, he sat there with his hands in his arms. Holding the teacup in his mouth, he hesitated for a long time, but still didn't know how to speak.

In the end, August took the initiative to rescue the cousin: "I know it's not you."

"!!!" The crown prince was elated, happiness actually appeared on his face and eyes, his tone was a little excited, "I knew it, I knew it, you trust me! They still said, and said... ..."

……

"The Duke of Gloucester will soon be 14, my lord, do you think he is still a child?"

"As the second in line heir, it's incredible that he didn't plan to get rid of you secretly. What are you expecting?"

"There is no family affection in the royal family. The Bailu incident this time is a good example."

"You can't be naive anymore."

"We are all for your own good, Your Highness!"

……

In fact, in fact, he didn't trust that much. August suddenly didn't know what to say to the crown prince.I can't say that I trust you because I think you are too stupid to do such a routine, right?How embarrassing that is.

In order to stabilize the internal harmony among relatives, August decided to rot this reason in his stomach for a lifetime.

Countess Marie did not come to see August because she was angry with August.

August was afraid that Mary would not be able to suppress her temper and trouble Elizabeth, so he sent someone to explain to Mary last night.Mary felt that August was too stuffed, and she was so angry that she decided not to talk to August for the time being. She was afraid that she would scold him to death if she couldn't help it.

On this point, Julie and Mary have maintained a high degree of agreement, but Julie still has to look up to August, not to behave too much, but she still encourages August to forget the so-called family affection, don't Cowardly, just do it!

"You were born to be a king, my lord." Julie sincerely hoped that August would be king.

Father Joe was unbiased, for his relationship with John had grown by leaps and bounds, and he was now stepping up the offensive and had no time to deal with his friend's family disputes for the time being.

Raphael, who has done bad things and wants to continue to do bad things, can only think about it recently, because he has become busy again, not only about the White Hart, but also the surprise prepared for August.The most important thing is that the Earl of Kent is dying again.This earl has always been very uncharacteristic, even the villain role is not dedicated enough, he only dares to provoke trouble when he follows others.

The White Hart incident this time finally gave the Earl of Kent a stage to play.

August is now everyone's focus, because just like Julie and Father Joe, most nobles are generally optimistic that August is the king who is destined to be great.But because of this, there are always people who want to sing against the public to highlight their own differences. No matter what the facts are, they always want to sing that everyone is drunk and I am sober.

The Earl of Kent clings to this kind of person and this kind of thinking, and spread out something that can really hit August.

--identity.

As I said before, the personal marriage experience of August's mother, Joan, was very... ups and downs, and the specific process was almost like this: at the age of 12, Joan was married to an Earl of Holland;

At the age of 13, Earl Holland went to sea, and there has been no news since then. Therefore, Joan's family decided to conceal this marriage history, and married Joan to another earl, the Earl of Salisburg.The same earl, Earl Holland was wiped out among many earls, but the Earl of Salisburg was the one who could bring Joan to the highest level of the imperial aristocracy, a bit similar to Raphael, Earl of March; a few years later, No one could have imagined that Earl Holland came back alive from overseas.Joan's first marriage history was exposed in this way, which belonged to Joan's self-explosion, because she always wanted to return to her first husband.Joan's two marriages couldn't be decided by herself, but deep down in her heart, she liked the first husband better, even if the status of the other husband was incomparable with the second husband, she still preferred the one who would respect She married too young to insist on not touching her husband.

Earl Holland also liked Joan. He met some big shots overseas for many years, and finally won Joan back. The couple lived in harmony for 11 years and had 4 children until the death of Earl Holland; Joan After being widowed for several years and the Countess of Kent, she met the Black Prince at the banquet and started her third marriage. After years of hard work, she barely gave birth to August and then died.

In such a large period of life experience, August previously ignored a lot of content, for example, he had four half-brothers, or...Joan's second husband, the Earl of Salisbury, was still alive.

Yes, in the Middle Ages when the average life expectancy was 38 years old, the Earl of Salisburg god tmd was still alive and insisted that he was Joan's legal husband.

This once almost caused August's legitimate child status to not be recognized by the church.

In the end, Richard II, who had been fighting for life on the front line of the church, came forward to solve this problem, and he insisted on becoming August's godfather.Strongly determined August's legal status.The Black Prince also managed to use the religious amnesty activities mentioned by August to get the support of the church for forgiveness, which forced the church to recognize the legitimacy of his marriage with Joan.

Now, the Earl of Kent brought up the old matter again, and once again wanted to shake August's identity.

In fact, everyone knows that it is impossible for August's legitimate child status to be changed, but that does not affect people to find trouble with this matter. There are various reasons, but this is what August must face. Yes.

Raphael had already expected this result, no matter whether it was the Earl of Kent or not, someone would always settle the old score.

Fortunately, it was the Earl of Kent who started it. Raphael laughed while playing with the investigation data of the Earl of Kent's brothers and sisters.Since you like to let everyone discuss it so much, you might as well discuss the matter of you framing your younger brother.

"He really framed the third child?!" August said that he really underestimated the Earl of Kent.

Raphael gave an ambiguous sentence: "Maybe."

Whether the Earl of Kent framed his third brother or not is really hard to say. The Middle Ages were no different than modern times, and there were not so many high-tech evidences. After such a long time, even Raphael could not investigate the whole story.But the news released by Raphael can actually imply that there is something wrong with the Earl of Kent.The witness is the daughter of the third child, she is still a very young girl, but she has learned to hold grudges, just like Elizabeth.

Raphael originally planned to make the decision for August, but after thinking about it for a while, he decided to ask August for his opinion first: "Do you think he is guilty or not?"

Either way, Raphael can handle it.

After August knew about Raphael's preparation, he felt inexplicably complicated, not for Raphael, but for the daughter of the third child.

"what happened?"

"If I say that I don't want to adopt her, will you think I'm hypocritical?" Even if he is said to be hypocritical, August will admit it, because as long as he thinks that this girl may become the second Elizabeth, August Sturt was terrified.He will forgive Elizabeth in the future because he and Elizabeth have been together for five years; and before the little girl shows affection, August decides to retreat early.

Once bitten by a snake, he was afraid of well ropes for ten years, and he didn't want to be let down again.

"No." Raphael smiled, because this is one of the purposes I used her and told you.August himself is still a child, don't you think it's strange to think about adopting other children all day long?Raphael didn't want August to be distracted by anyone, "If you feel sorry, just give that child more care."

August is a duke, a rich duke.

"You're right." August finally felt relieved.

"Besides, you have no obligation to raise her. Her uncle and aunt are unwilling to raise her. Why do you get involved with an uncle who is different from your father?"

August looked at Raphael inexplicably, and the two of them seemed to have the same relationship.

Raphael also noticed this subtle similarity, and immediately added: "Our situation is different." He had known August before, otherwise...

To be honest, Raphael doesn't know how he will treat August, maybe he will treat Elizabeth the same way?Well, it might be better, since the Black Prince is not the same as Richard II.He might use August to contain the Black Prince.In this way, his plan will be smoother. With August in hand, the Black Prince will not dare to act rashly. After he ascends the throne, he can continue to use August as a proton.Then they will have a lot of communication, he shuts him, understands him more and more, and finally falls in love with him.Maybe you can also have some forced PLAY.

Damn, why didn't this line go between him and August?

What happened to the sudden anticipation? !

Heck, Raphael had to use another period to dispel his thoughts as soon as possible, because the more he thought about it, the more he was attracted by the idea that he would use gold to build a golden birdcage for his Duke, covered with the best silk and satin , velvet and wool carpets, decorated with ribbons and precious stones, put them away in a gothic tower that only he can walk up to, and the tower is always guarded by soldiers. The whole world knows that he owns him, but he does not A man can see his treasure...

"What's wrong with you?" August looked at Raphael who suddenly fell silent with concern.

Those blue eyes contained the most vibrant colors, and all Raphael's delusions were suddenly shattered out of thin air, broken by himself, because in such delusions, August probably would never have Such a vivid expression.

"It's nothing, it's just that I suddenly found that I seem to be more ai... like you than I thought."

"Me too." August smiled without a hint of gloom.